James H. Leach
Nickname(s)Jimmie
Born(1922-04-07)7 April 1922
Houston, Texas, United States
Died17 December 2009(2009-12-17) (aged 87)
Beaufort, South Carolina
Buried
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1938–1972
Rank Colonel
Service number0-48718
Commands
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AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart (5)
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